九重城闕
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See also: 九重城阙
Chinese[edit]
the ninth and highest layer of heaven; a cloistered life of seclusion within the palace walls | watchtower on either side of a city gate; capital city | ||
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trad. (九重城闕) | 九重 | 城闕 | |
simp. (九重城阙) | 九重 | 城阙 |
Etymology[edit]
九重 (nine layered) 城闕 (watch tower on either side of a city gate)
- There were nine layers of watchtower gates in the ancient imperial palace. The emperor lived within the innermost area.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
九重城闕
- (archaic) the cloistered halls of the imperial residence